Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the Group D Level-1 Exam 2026 to fill around 22,195 posts in Indian Railways.
RRB Group D Exam Overview 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RRB Group D Level-1 |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Mode | Online (CBT) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd per wrong answer |
| Selection Stages | CBT → PET → DV → Medical |
RRB Group D CBT Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Time: 90 Minutes (120 minutes for PwBD)
RRB Group D Syllabus 2026 – Subject Wise
➤ Mathematics Syllabus
| Topics |
|---|
| Number System |
| Simplification |
| HCF & LCM |
| Ratio & Proportion |
| Percentage |
| Average |
| Profit & Loss |
| Time & Work |
| Time & Distance |
| Mensuration (2D & 3D) |
| Simple & Compound Interest |
| Data Interpretation |
| Algebra Basics |
| Square & Cube Root |
| Decimal Fractions |
| Unitary Method |
| Partnership |
(Level: Class 10)
➤ Reasoning (General Intelligence)
| Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
|---|---|
| Analogies | Mirror Images |
| Coding-Decoding | Paper Folding |
| Series | Cubes & Dice |
| Blood Relation | Figure Completion |
| Direction Sense | Embedded Figures |
| Ranking | Water Images |
| Decision Making | Dot Situation |
| Age Problems | Pattern Recognition |
This section carries maximum weightage, so daily practice is highly recommended.
➤ General Science (10th Level)
Physics
Motion, Gravitation, Sound, Heat, Light, Electricity, Magnetism, Energy Sources
Chemistry
Atoms & Molecules, Chemical Reactions, Metals & Non-metals, Acids & Bases, Periodic Table
Biology (Life Science)
Human Body, Nutrition, Blood Groups, Plant & Animal Kingdom, Genetics, Environment, Diseases
➤ General Awareness & Current Affairs
| Topics |
|---|
| Indian History |
| Geography |
| Indian Polity |
| Economics |
| Sports |
| Culture |
| Scientific Research |
| Current Affairs (Last 6–12 Months) |
Daily newspaper reading + monthly current affairs PDFs are enough.
🏃 RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
For Male Candidates:
✔ Lift 35 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes
✔ Run 1000 meters in 4 min 15 sec
For Female Candidates:
✔ Lift 20 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 minutes
✔ Run 1000 meters in 5 min 40 sec
PET is qualifying only.
🎯 Marking Scheme
| Answer Type | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 |
| Wrong Answer | –0.33 |
| Unattempted | 0 |
✅ Category Wise Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum % |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40% |
| OBC | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 30% |
PwBD candidates get 2% relaxation.
📄 Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates must bring:
✔ 10th Certificate
✔ ITI/NAC (if applicable)
✔ Category Certificate
✔ Aadhaar / ID Proof
✔ Passport Size Photos
✔ NOC (if employed)
🩺 Medical Examination
Final selection depends on medical fitness as per Railway standards (Vision, Hearing, Physical health).
Preparation Tips for RRB Group D 2026
To score well:
✅ Make daily study schedule
✅ Practice Maths & Reasoning regularly
✅ Revise Science NCERT (Class 9–10)
✅ Solve previous year papers
✅ Attempt mock tests weekly
✅ Read current affairs daily
✅ Focus on speed + accuracy
RRB Group D Syllabus 2026 – FAQs
Q. Difficulty level of exam?
Easy to Moderate
Q. Is there interview?
No interview.
Q. Is ITI compulsory?
Not for all posts. 10th pass candidates can apply.
Q. Total questions?
100 MCQs
Q. Exam duration?
90 minutes